Cuba Trip in April or May?
/From Karl Hess: We have discovered an opportunity to do an Art Cultural Tour to Cuba. Here are the details.
Read MoreFrom Karl Hess: We have discovered an opportunity to do an Art Cultural Tour to Cuba. Here are the details.
Read MoreSaturday, November 7, 2015, 4PM, Tuckahoe Clubhouse
Read MoreUpdates on Shotgun (clay and skeet), Cowboy Action Shooting and Rifle and Pistol.
Read MoreOne Sage Recurve bow with arrows, including two sets of limbs (35 and 45 pounds), with case. $175. For more information contact Karl Hess (khess4@aol.com).
Read MoreThe boating activities listed may change depending on weather and water levels. As in the past, we plan to have a picnic lunch somewhere along the shore and, after paddling, meet for dinner at a nearby restaurant. Reminder: The club owns a trailer and can transport up to 6 boats. We also have 2 sit-in kayaks and 2 canoes available on a first-come-first-served basis. We will announce the time and place to meet for each event.
Read MoreAs with any sporting activity, the more we have an opportunity to practice, the better we become, so we are also increasing the number of shooting events per month at the request of many members.
Read MoreWSC typically holds to nothing more challenging than class II or II+. That said, it’s important to note that the water depth at any given time is a major factor in determining the difficulty level. What’s listed as class II could easily become class III following a heavy rainstorm.
Read MoreAppomattox River Company
http://www.paddleva.com/
614 N Main Street
Farmville, VA 23901
434.392.6645
New River Outdoor Company
http://www.icanoethenew.com/
132 Sanders Bottom Drive
Pembroke, VA 24136
540.921.7438
www.riverfacts.com
Helpful, but not firsthand info
www.allaboutrivers.com
River information nationwide
www.jrva.org
James River Association; www.jrva.org/jrw/ (James River water levels)
www.paddling.net
Free newsletter and free launch site app
www.smart-start-kayaking.com
Good general information source
www.canoevirginia.com
Twin River Outfitters serving Upper James, Jackson, and Cowpasture rivers and Allegheny-Highlands area
www.wildernessoutfitters.com
Livery service for the Hampton Roads & Virginia Beach areas
www.jamesriver.com
James River Runners Livery service for the mid-James in the Hattonville area
www.howardsvillecanoe.com
Howardsville Livery service for the mid-James in the Howardsville area
www.reelingandrafting.com
Reeling & Rafting Livery service for the mid-James in the Scottsville area
www.rivannariver.org
The Rivanna River Conservation Society (Excellent map of the Rivanna. There is no livery service on the Rivvanna.)
www.downriver.com
Downriver Canoe Co. Livery service for the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in the Harpers Ferry area
www.shenandoahriver.com
Shenandoah River Outfitters livery service for the south fork of the Shenandoah River in the Luray area.
www.rockfishgapoutfitters.com
Kayaks are available for rent by the day. Kayaks, canoes & bicycles are already discounted. WSC club members receive a 10% discount on all other items. (1461 East Main St., Waynesboro VA 22980)
Virginia Field Archery Association
http://vfaa.org/
James (Jim) Overfelt,
Vice President and Webmaster
1250 Burley Lane
Blacksburg VA 24060
540.552.8023
USA Archery
https://www.usarchery.org
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the National Archery Association, known today as USA Archery, was formed in 1879 to foster and promote the sport of archery, with a focus on strong athlete participation, competition and training.
National Field Archery Association
https://www.nfaausa.com/
NFAA Headquarters
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078
605.260.9279
Bob Lee Bows
http://bobleebows.net/bob_lee_wing_archery.html
1483 US Hwy 175 W
Jacksonville, Texas 75766
903.586.1877
Dominion Outdoors
http://www.dominionoutdoors.com/
Fishersville, VA 22939
540.337.9218
Email: hightechoutdoors@aol.com
High Tech Archery, 3688 Richmond Rd., Keswick VA 22947. Proprietor: Brecht Sprouse.
WSC club members receive a 10% discount on all archery equipment. Brecht is the type of guy who spends whatever time is needed to match your equipment to your physique and your ability.
www.lancasterarchery.com
No club discount, but the most well-stocked online archery supplier we've come across.
Targetcrazy.com aims to be the top independent online resource for news, tips, guides and information relating to any and all target shooting sports, but they seem to have a keen interest in archery.
Years ago, when we first became interested (and didn’t know a kayak from a tug boat), we first yaks were in the 9-10 foot range, with very rounded/rocker hulls. They were probably more suited to stunt and white-water kayaking but we didn’t know the difference and we had fun with them.
In hindsight, there were several downsides:
Read MoreSix events are currently planned, more coming
Read MoreBasic archery equipment for instinctive shooting includes: a bow, an optional bow stringer, arrows, arm guard, quiver, and a shooting glove or finger tab (or finger protectors installed on the bow string).
Read MoreBased on member response, we have identified the South Fork Snake River, Idaho, as the first priority among members.
Read MoreSaturday, January 18, 2014, 3:30-7:30 pm, Tuckahoe Clubhouse
Read MoreBy Frank Meade One of the most convenient streams for Wintergreen Sporting Club members. The South River is spring fed which keeps temperatures relatively steady and makes for good fishing conditions year round.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade This is great trout water in an easily accessible, beautiful country/agricultural setting. Easy early morning drive from Wintergreen.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade Briery Creek Lake is a big time largemouth bass fishery with incredible structure. Multiple state records.
Read MoreThis all-volunteer Wintergreen group is focused on biking, shooting, archery, hiking, boating, and fishing in and around Nelson County, Va.
Wintergreen Sporting Club membership ($25 a year per person) is limited to Wintergreen property owners and their adult family members. Memberships are also available for local residents not owning Wintergreen property if they are sponsored by a Wintergreen property-owning WSC member. Join here
Email the club at info@wtgsportingclub.org
Wintergreen Sporting Club • info@wtgsportingclub.org • P.O Box 282, Nellysford, Virginia, 22958 USA
The Wintergreen Sporting Club is an independent, all-volunteer nonprofit organization serving the Wintergreen community. WSC is not formally affiliated with Wintergreen Resort or the Wintergreen Property Owners Association.